Caring for Older Adults Holistically

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Be prepared to meet the growing demand for nurses with the knowledge and skills to provide quality care to older adults. Mary Ann Anderson's easy-to-understand writing and positive outlook continue to enliven every page of this popular resource! Completely updated and fully revised throughout, the 5th Edition features coverage of the field's hottest topics, including a new chapter on transitions and new coverage of gerotranscendence. There are also new interactive exercises for students online at DavisPlus that make learning and studying easier.

Foundations of Care for the Older Adult

p. 1

Holistic Caring

p. 3

The Aging Experience

p. 18

Supporting Life Transitions and Spirituality in the Elderly

p. 34

The Use of the Nursing Process and Nursing Diagnosis in the Care of Older Adults

p. 52

Legal and Ethical Considerations Regarding Older Adults

p. 79

Promoting Wellness

p. 92

Nutrition for Older Adults

p. 109

Culturally Specific Care

p. 126

Activity, Rest, and Sleep as Criteria for Health

p. 144

End-of-Life Issues in Older Adults

p. 157

Environments of Care

p. 171

Management Role of the Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse

p. 186

Clinical Practice

p. 209

Common Infectious Diseases

p. 211

Common Medical Diagnoses

p. 230

Physiological Assessment

p. 250

Common Clinical Problems: Physiological

p. 271

Psychological Assessment

p. 291

Common Clinical Problems: Psychological

p. 308

Rehabilitation and Restorative Care

p. 329

Pharmacology and Its Significance for Older Adults

p. 346

Laboratory Values and Older Adults

p. 364

Unit Resources

p. 387

Appendices

Sample Advance Directives: Living Will and Power of Attorney for Health Care